Lead

Job Title

Monitor work of shift employees in a medical manufacturing and assembly environment: recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide ongoing feedback regarding the daily performance of shift employees and help to ensure product conformance to customer specifications and scheduled delivery dates, while helping to monitor the quality, production, scrap, safety, cost, and customer service for the shift.
• Monitor processes, policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) and cost effectiveness.
• Work closely with customer service, quality, scheduling, and various other departments to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications and delivery times.
• Set up, troubleshoot and resolve process/ equipment problems you are trained to.
• Post daily production, daily scrap, and monitor inventory of product used.
• Maintain lot traceability and perform line clearance and reconciliation, as required.
• Train employees on work instructions, cleanroom behavior, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Conduct accurate shift start-ups, end-of-shift reporting, and effective handoff communication.
• Track production metrics including scrap, downtime, yield, and throughput.
• Escalate nonconformances, support root cause investigations, and assist with corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure lot traceability, device history records (DHR), and cleanroom logs are completed correctly.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies and participating in incident investigations.
• Support lean initiatives such as 5S, waste reduction, and workflow optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve cleanroom efficiency, ergonomics, and process consistency.
• Fill in for shift Supervisor when needed
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the manufacturing industry, preferably injection molding and clean room/medical device.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; be a team player; and have the ability to develop a team atmosphere. Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Well-groomed to accommodate the need to work in a Clean Room environment.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

ADA Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection.

What SMC has to offer?

• Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment
• Stable schedule
• Paid holiday and PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Promotional opportunities
• Training and career growth programs
• Amazing co-workers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful worktherefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments